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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,195, 12,689.16 and 5,003.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,195, 12,689.16 and 5,003.28 is: 6,904.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,195 : 12,689.16 = 5,003.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,195/12,689.16 = 5,003.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,195x = 12,689.16 × 5,003.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,195x = 63,487,420.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,487,420.44/9,195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,904.56

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